4.4. SR 09-19-2016 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent September 19, 2016 Rich Czech,Arena Manager
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution to Execute the James Metzen Mighty Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Ducks Grant Program Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Adopt,by motion, a resolution authorizing the filing of the application and commitment to execute the
grant agreement if funds are awarded for the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant.
Background/Discussion
The Minnesota Legislature appropriated$10 million to the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant
program. The appropriation specifically funds projects that eliminate the use of R-22 refrigerant or
improve indoor air quality in ice arenas.
Available grants are in the following amounts:
■ $250,000 for developing new ice sheets
■ $200,000 for improving indoor quality in ice arenas
■ $400,000 for eliminating R-22 refrigeration for direct cooling systems
■ $ 50,000 for eliminating R-22 refrigeration for indirect cooling system
The city will be applying for the grant awarding$400,000 to replace the rink's direct cooling systems.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
■ Resolution
■ James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant Application
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Resolution 16-
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Authorizing the Filing of the
Application and Commitment to Execute the Grant Agreement if Funds are
Awarded
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC),via the State General
Fund,provided for general funds to assist political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota
for the fulfillment of the purpose and goals of the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant
Program, and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River desires to complete its project named City of Elk River
Community Center located at Gary Street and Business Center Drive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River,Minnesota, as follows:
1. That the total cost of completing the project shall be $30,000,000 and the City of Elk
River is requesting$400,000 from the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant Program
and will assume responsibility for a matching contribution of$400,000.
2. The City of Elk River agrees to own and assume 100 percent operational costs for
the facility or equipment, and will operate the facility or equipment for its intended
purpose for the functional life of the facility or equipment which is estimated to be
30 years.
3. The City of Elk River agrees to enter into necessary and required agreements with
the MASC for the specific purpose of completing the project.
4. That a request for reimbursement be made to the MASC for the amount awarded
after the completion of the project.
5. That Rich Czech,Arena Manager for the City of Elk River is authorized and directed
to execute said application and serve as the official liaison with the MASC.
Passed and adopted this 191h day of September 2016.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City NATUREJ
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EXECUTION:
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the applicant has caused this application to be executed on the
day of 2016.
By: (Authorized Signer) (Title)
Mail three originals of this form to:
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
1.700 105`"Avenue NE, Elaine MN 55449-4500